K-State Research and Extension News

"In the News" February 2012 Archive

High tunnels get high marks in new report2-28-12 - Agriculture.comA new report from the University of Missouri details the benefits of using high tunnels, or hoop houses, to extend crop production.

Outstanding Rural Kansans Recognized by Huck Boyd Institute2-27-12 - Kansas City infoZine - Ron WilsonEntrepreneurship and service to community are hallmarks of the rural Kansans recognized by Kansas State University’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as Leaders of the Year for 2012.

K-State professor honored2-27-12 - High Plains Journal - Lyle LomasKansas State University professor Lyle Lomas has been honored by the Research Center Administrators Society with its Distinguished Service Award for his years of service to the organization.

Strategic planning key in farm transitions2-25-12 - Drovers Cattle Network - Michael LangemeierBy following six steps, farm operators and small business owners can develop a plan to chart the course for future growth and sustainability, according to Michael Langemeier, professor in Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics.

Beef expert says time to walk the walk for animal welfare2-23-12 - Midwest Producer - Kim Stackhouse-LawsonThe cattle industry has talked the talk and now needs to walk the walk, a new beef expert at Kansas State University told those who attended a series of animal welfare seminars across Nebraska.

McPherson County 4-H students earn honors for public speaking2-21-12 - McPherson Sentinel - Kendra BaehlerSpeaking in front of a group can be a person’s greatest fear, but 4-H is committed to helping youth overcome that fear by allowing them to present talks at a young age at the McPherson County 4-H Club Days.

John Floros New K-State Ag Dean, Extension Director2-16-12 - Kansas Farmer - John FlorosA renowned food scientist and academic leader with significant experience at top-ranked land-grant universities will be Kansas State University's new dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension.

January temperatures in Kansas among the warmest on record2-16-12 - Grass & Grain - Mary Knapp

Kansas State names new agriculture dean2-15-12 - Dodge City Daily Globe - John FlorosA food scientist and professor from Pennsylvania State University has been named dean of Kansas State University's College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension.

Warm winters may affect crop management decisions2-15-12 - Pork Network - Mary KnappThe U.S. Department of Agriculture recently revised its Plant Hardiness Zone Map northward, meaning that the extreme low temperatures during the winter in Kansas and most of the rest of the country aren’t quite as cold now as they were about 20 to 30 years ago, said Mary Knapp, K-State Research and Extension climatologist.

Kansas: Warm Winters May Affect Crop Management Decisions2-15-12 - Ag Fax - Mary KnappThe U.S. Department of Agriculture recently revised its Plant Hardiness Zone Map northward, meaning that the extreme low temperatures during the winter in Kansas and most of the rest of the country aren’t quite as cold now as they were about 20 to 30 years ago, said Mary Knapp, K-State Research and Extension climatologist.

Food expert named dean of Agriculture College2-14-12 - Manhattan Mercury - John FlorosA renowned food scientist and academic leader with significant experience at top-ranked land-grant universities will be Kansas State University's new dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension.

Farmers watching rents, other costs closely2-13-12 - Ag Journal - Kevin DhuyvetterBuoyed by escalating land values, rental rates are rising, too, one of several cost factors farmers will have to watch closely in 2012, according to presenters and farmers at the recent High Plains No-Till Conference.

Teaching with social media2-10-12 - Winfield Daily Courier - Becky ReidThis month I am starting a new educational outreach activity. I’ve started a Twitter account with the name “TechieHomeckie.”

Alfalfa School2-9-12 - KQNK RadioAn Alfalfa Production Update will be held regarding alfalfa growing and some economics in comparing corn, alfalfa and equitable leases with alfalfa.

Sullivan: Walking your way to health2-9-12 - Leavenworth Times - Denise SullivanI think that February might be my favorite month of the year. It’s not because of Valentine’s Day, (though I hope I get dark chocolate) or because it’s a short month, (though that’s not a bad reason either).

Newsletter is now online2-9-12 - Pratt TribunePeople have been asking me, as of late, “Where are your Extension newsletters I haven’t gotten one for a while.”

K-State Agricultural Events Calendar2-5-12 - Rural MessengerK-State Research and Extension is offering the following area and statewide agricultural conferences and field days to all interested persons.

What does Extension do?2-3-12 - Emporia Gazette - Bob GroverThe Lyon County Commission recently passed a resolution enabling Lyon County’s Kansas State University Research and Extension Office to join the Frontier Extension District, now comprised of Osage and Franklin Counties.

Radishes, turnips and base acres: FSA rules2-2-12 - Agri-View - DeAnn PresleyRadishes and turnips are increasingly being planted as cover crops. However, there's some confusion about whether these crops can be planted on cropland, since they are technically vegetables, says DeAnn Presley, K-State Research and Extension soil management specialist.

Conservation Tree Seedling Sales2-2-12 - St. John NewsThis program, open through the first Monday of May 2012, encourages landowners to plant trees and shrubs for conservation purposes.

Extension office welcomes new agent2-2-12 - Miami County Republic - Cody SloanA childhood of farm living, FFA and 4-H Club led Cody Sloan to a career he always knew he’d follow: agriculture.

Kansas: Planning for Future Conference March 31 in Concordia2-1-12 - Ag Fax - John ForsheeThe K-State Research and Extension River Valley District is conducting a Planning for the Future Conference – “Passing on the Family Farm or Agri-Business” on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Concordia.

K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus, Manhattan.